Pebber Nodder - Danish Cookies

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix together the butter and sugar until smooth.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, stirring until light and fluffy.
Combine the flour, cardamom and cinnamon. stir into the sugar mixture just until blended.
Separate the dough into 6 balls.
Roll each ball into a rope about as big around as your finger on a lightly floured surface.
Cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.